Cat Health & Safety

As with many things, cats usually only vomit when it’s convenient for them … and often only when they’re on your bed or nicest carpet! But getting a cat to vomit when you want them to … now that’s not so straightforward. Not only can it be difficult to do, but with some poisons and in some situations — e.g., bleach or a battery ingestion, cat already staggering or having seizures — making a cat vomit is actually the wrong thing to do! In these scenarios, vomiting can actually cause more problems than the poison or object your cat swallowed in the first place. If your cat has ingested anything they shouldn’t have, call your veterinarian, your local Animal ER, or a dedicated pet poison control hotline before trying to make your cat vomit. They can let you know if making them vomit is safe and appropriate, and can help talk you through the procedure if needed.